Forensic Insights
Forensic Insights
Published periodically for legal practitioners and clinicians. Entries are educational in nature and do not reference identifiable case matters.
Uncategorized November 3, 2026
Understanding Cause of Death Certification: A Practical Guide to the DHA-1663
An overview of the DHA-1663 form's structure and legal weight, common areas of ambiguity between immediate and underlying cause, and when legal teams should request a formal review.
Uncategorized November 3, 2026
Natural versus Unnatural Death: Where Forensic Classification Meets Legal Consequence
The forensic criteria used to distinguish natural from unnatural death, complex borderline cases such as procedure-related deaths, and the implications for civil and criminal matters.
Uncategorized November 3, 2026
Wound Pattern Analysis: Its Role and Limits in Criminal and Civil Litigation
What wound pattern analysis can and cannot establish, how this evidence is typically presented and challenged in court, and guidance on what to request from an expert report.